Wilmington Police arrest man in connection with multiple package theft incidents:
Wilmington Police have arrested a man in connection with multiple package theft incidents.
On March 7 at approximately 1:40 p.m., police were dispatched to the 1400 block of Stapler Place in reference to the theft of multiple packages. Officers were dispatched a short time later to the 1500 block of North Van Buren Street in reference to another package theft incident. Through further investigation, police were able to identify a suspect, and officers located that suspect – 43-year-old Jose Colon – in the 1100 block of Adams Street. Colon fled on foot but was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, and officers recovered stolen property.
Colon was also able to be identified as a suspect in connection with a package theft that occurred on February 10 at approximately 11:54 a.m. in the 1900 block of Shallcross Avenue.
Colon has been charged with the following offenses:
- Theft Under $1,500 – Three Counts
Anyone with information about these incidents, or other incidents, is encouraged to contact Wilmington Police at (302) 654-5151. You can also contact Lt. Kimberly Pfaff at [email protected].
Address/Location
Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151